Fresh Start Family Show

What if the key to helping your teen make safer, more thoughtful choices around sex… wasn’t control, silence, or fear?

But connection, honesty, and real education?

In this powerful and refreshingly honest conversation, Wendy's joined by sex educator Kimberly Wolf to talk about how we can guide our kids through one of the most misunderstood (and often avoided) topics in parenting, without shame, awkwardness, or panic.

They dive into what kids are actually being exposed to these days (it’s a lot), why avoiding the conversation can backfire in big ways, and how simple, everyday moments can become opportunities to build trust, safety, and confidence in your child.

You’ll learn why kids who receive clear, respectful, fact-based education are actually more likely to delay sexual activity, and how to become the safe place your child turns to when it matters most.

This episode is honest, eye-opening, and incredibly empowering, no matter what your background or belief system is.

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How do we raise kids who care deeply, speak up with courage, and take meaningful action in the world?

In this important and timely conversation, Wendy sits down with Dr. Shelby Kretz, founder of Little Justice Leaders, to explore how parents can nurture empathy, awareness, and advocacy in their children, without fear, shame, or overwhelm.

Shelby breaks down what it really means to raise a “justice leader,” starting with everyday moments at home. From navigating tricky conversations about language and bias to helping kids understand history in an honest, age-appropriate way, this episode is packed with practical guidance and hope.

Together, they talk about how to approach hard topics with curiosity instead of judgment, why kids are more capable than we think, and how small, consistent conversations can shape a more compassionate next generation.

If you’ve ever wondered how to talk to your kids about fairness, inclusion, or standing up for others, this episode will leave you feeling grounded, empowered, and ready to lead.

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Why do we keep repeating the same painful patterns… even when we know better?

In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, Wendy sits down with somatic practitioner and author Lauren Duke to unpack the truth behind repetition compulsion, the unconscious pull that keeps us stuck in familiar cycles of pain, conflict, and disconnection.

Lauren shares the extraordinary story of walking across Spain on the Camino de Santiago with her family, a bold, healing journey that helped her finally interrupt lifelong patterns of avoidance, reactivity, and emotional pain.

Together, they explore how our nervous systems are wired to repeat what hasn’t been resolved, how awareness creates the opportunity for change, and why real healing often begins when we’re willing to look in the mirror and take responsibility for our part.

This episode will challenge you, empower you, and remind you that even the deepest family wounds can be transformed.

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How do we help our kids feel safe when the world feels scary?

In this deeply moving conversation, Wendy welcomes back author Dorena Williamson to talk about her newest children’s book, Every Breath, Every Blessing. Together, they explore how to support kids through big feelings, fear, grief, and uncertainty, while anchoring them in hope, faith, and emotional resilience.

Dorena shares the powerful story behind the book, written in the aftermath of tragedy in her Nashville community, and how it became a tool to help children (and adults) process hard moments with honesty and grace.

You’ll learn how to guide your kids in naming their emotions, using breath as a calming tool, and finding small glimpses of goodness even in the hardest seasons.

This episode is a gentle, grounding reminder that even when life feels overwhelming, we are not alone, and there is always a way back to peace, one breath at a time.

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What if yoga could help kids build resilience, emotional regulation, and confidence, without needing perfection, pressure, or performance?

In this episode, Wendy sits down with Lauren Chaitoff, founder of Yogi Beans, to talk about how yoga practices can support kids through big feelings, hard moments, and the everyday challenges of growing up.

Lauren shares how yoga helps children connect with their breath, bodies, emotions, and inner world in a way that builds self-awareness from the inside out. From holding a pose for one more breath to learning that “yoga is a practice, not a perfect,” this conversation is full of simple, doable ways to help kids grow resilience, self-compassion, and emotional steadiness.

If you’ve ever wished your child had more tools to calm their body, move through discomfort, or believe in themselves when something feels hard, this episode will feel like such a breath of fresh air.

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